Lasting asset protection

Large industrial facilities and steel structures have a lot of surface area open to attack. Only several layers of an anti-corrosion coating can ensure that wind turbines, steel bridges and ships fulfil their purpose and pay off in the long run. Covestro has developed...

Four new coatings

Omnova Solutions introduced four new coatings products at the American Coatings Show, significantly expanding the company’s presence and portfolio for the specialty coatings market in North America. “Omnova’s continued growth in coatings is supported by a strong...

New lab setup

Austin Hayes Ltd. has recently launched its new 26 m2 (280ft2) research lab on site in Leeds, West Yorkshire, to support the company’s strategy vision for continuing its growth and expansion in the protective coating industry over the next decade and beyond. The new...

Feature: Tiny metal islands

Offshore rig operators are under pressure. With low oil prices, new rigs ordered during the boom years are sitting idle. Existing assets are being kept out as long as possible, so more on-site maintenance is needed. But on-site coating repairs to key sections are...